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I’ve heard what excited Celtic fans are saying about one player but here is my strongest XI – Chris Sutton

The Hoops are set to be boosted by the returns of Jota, Alistair Johnston and Yang over the coming weeks

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
I’ve heard what excited Celtic fans are saying about one player but here is my strongest XI – Chris Sutton
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Sutton urges caution regarding Jota's return and leaves the Portuguese winger out of his strongest Celtic XI.
  • Sutton notes Jota featured in a bounce match after spending 18 months on the sidelines with an ACL injury.
  • Sutton prefers goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo over Sam Johnstone and backs Jhon Duran ahead of Kasper Hogh as central striker.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for the Daily Record, Chris Sutton urges caution over Jota's return following the Portuguese star's participation in a bounce match after 18 months out with an ACL injury. Sutton argues that Celtic fans must be patient rather than expecting Jota to immediately replicate the form of his first spell at the club, leaving the winger out of his current strongest Celtic starting lineup.

Sutton selects Viljami Sinisalo in goal ahead of Sam Johnstone and backs Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Kieran Tierney in defense. In attack, Sutton backs Jhon Duran as the central striker over Kasper Hogh, while defending Callum McGregor's midfield role.

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